Senior Care Worker (Drivers Only)

THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR SPONSORED CANDIDATES

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Worker to support the Team Leader/Care Manager in the day-to-day management of our care services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising staff, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring that all service users receive safe, effective, and person-centred support.

This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the Team Leader/Care Manager in the daily operation and organisation of care services.

· Supervise healthcare staff to ensure high-quality care and professional standards are maintained.

· Identify knowledge gaps, competency issues, or poor practice and provide guidance and support to staff.

· Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and current healthcare regulations.

· Participate in the on-call rota to support service delivery when required.

· Assist with the coordination and scheduling of care services.

· Provide regular updates and reports to the Team Leader/Care Manager.

· Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervisions, and service user reviews.

· Support the induction, shadowing, and mentoring of new staff members.

· Ensure all care records, reports, and documentation are completed accurately and maintained in line with organisational policies.

· Maintain accurate electronic and manual records.

· Ensure medication records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with relevant policies and procedures.

· Monitor and manage the ordering of care supplies, including medications and incontinence products.

· Liaise professionally with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies.

· Provide assistance with the personal and physical care of service users when required, ensuring dignity, respect, and person-centred care. Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of service users and staff at all times.

What We’re Looking For

· Knowledge of healthcare regulations and care standards.

· Knowledge of care planning, medication management and safeguarding procedures

· Have an excellent level of written and spoken communication in English and interpersonal skills.

· Must be a driver with own use of vehicle.

· Must be conversant with Microsoft office packages and emails.

· Must be able to work well within a team environment and be professional at all times.

· Have experience in the care sector – a minimum of 12 months.

· To be able to organise and time manage effectively.

· Be reliable and flexible.

· Have a high attention to detail.

· Work on your own initiative.

· To have good mentorship skills.

· Minimum Level 3 in Health and Social care or working towards achieving.

· Be able to deal with emergencies and difficult situations whilst displaying empathy, understanding and respect.

· Right to Work in the UK

· Valid Enhanced DBS

What We Offer

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

· Paid training and ongoing professional development

· Opportunities for career progression and promotion

· Supportive management and team environment

· Flexible working patterns where possible

· Pension scheme

· Paid annual leave / holiday entitlement

· Access to employee support and wellbeing programmes

· Uniform provided Opportunities to gain recognised health and social care qualifications

· A rewarding role making a real difference

Hours

· 37.5 hrs Full Time/Permanent (Set pattern of work over a four week rota) £14.20 per hour

· If you’re passionate about high-quality home care and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.